Flooring and floor coverings
The following CPD materials have all been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Alzheimer facilities are becoming a public health policy priority. Whilst suitable medical treatment may be central to the quality of care, a comfortable environment in also closely linked to patients’ well-being. This new seminar provides an overview of the care environment, guidance in planning interior spaces adapted for Alzheimer's disease patients, and the choice of interior design, flooring and colour.
Founded in 1886, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in the flooring industry offering an extensive range of products suitable for every market sector. Using this expertise, Tarkett has developed a range of nine RIBA-approved CPDs to assist architects in developing their understanding of the different types of flooring, environmental aspects and correct specification.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar examines the reasons for using an entrance flooring system and its benefits to end-users. It explores the factors affecting a selection, and the considerations for the beginning of the design process. An explanation of cost savings and benefits gained from installing entrance systems is demonstrated, as well as flexible mat construction options to suit differing needs and budgets.
Forbo Flooring Systems supplies high quality linoleum, project and cushion vinyl, textile, flocked and entrance flooring that combines functionality, design and sustainability. It offers total flooring solutions for commercial, affordable housing and new-build markets. Forbo Flooring Systems’ ethos of ‘Creating better environments’ pervades everything that it does, from designing products and sourcing raw materials, to the manufacture, despatch and end of a product’s useful life.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
The objective of this presentation is to provide architects with a more detailed knowledge of safety floorcoverings that will in turn lead to increased confidence when specifying this type of product. Topics and learning objectives within this safety flooring presentation include health and safety issues, understanding of properties, industry standards, applications and environment.
Polyflor Ltd is an international market leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of commercial vinyl floorcoverings. The Polyflor brand dominates the UK commercial vinyl flooring market, and its innovative product range is widely specified for healthcare, educational, commercial and retail premises throughout the world.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45-60 minutes